Boeing's Starliner Astronaut Mission Set for Liftoff in May 2024

ULA United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket to Carry Boeing Starliner Spacecraft

Critical Test Flight to Showcase Boeing's Capabilities

Prepare for an awe-inspiring celestial event as Boeing embarks on its inaugural Starliner astronaut mission for NASA, scheduled for May 6, 2024. This crucial test flight will witness the launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, carrying the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on a mission to demonstrate its capabilities.

Mark your calendars for 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time as the powerful Atlas V rocket ascends from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Witness the spectacle wherever you are on Earth, and let the wonders of space exploration captivate your senses. Join us virtually as we embark on this extraordinary journey.

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft will embark on a predetermined trajectory, detaching from the rocket's second stage 15 minutes after launch. Sixteen minutes later, the Starliner will ignite its thrusters, propelling itself towards its intended orbit.